Senator Bentsen Pushes Offshore Drilling Plan Amid Energy Crisis
Senator Lloyd Bentsen argues for immediate exploration in the Baltimore Canyon offshore Atlantic Ocean to unlock 1.4 billion barrels of oil and 9 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. He cites court blocks on drilling, calls for ratifying existing leases with environmental safeguards, and accuses non producing states of energy price manipulation while defending Texas energy efforts.
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Atlantic Ocean
Jack Weinstein
New York
Cecil Andrus
Gulf Coast
Texas
Outer Continental Shelf
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Midwest
Senate
Groundhog Returns for Food Each Spring
If tamed when young, a ground hog may return to its master for food every spring after wintering in its burrow.
Senator Patman Urges Quick Special Session on School Finance
Senator Bill Patman calls Governor Dolph Briscoe to convene a special session soon to set school finance aid for fall budgets. He argues for timely details to allow district planning and backs use value valuation for agricultural land to avoid unfair tax shifts and loss of state aid.
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Vitamin C intake rises since 1965, U.S. study finds
The Department of Agriculture reports Americans now obtain about 114 milligrams of vitamin C daily from food, roughly 13 milligrams more than in 1965. This reflects higher vitamin C consumption in the modern diet.
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Department of Agriculture
State Comptroller explains recruitment program and equal opportunity
The Texas State Comptroller describes a large workforce and a highly selective hiring process. Vacancies are publicly posted in 300 locations to ensure broad access, with hundreds of applicants reviewed by division directors and the Equal Employment Opportunity Section to guarantee equality in hiring.
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Austin
State Comptroller's Office
Texas
EEO
U.S
Rowantree Ward Off Witch Belief Highlighted by Texas Careers
Opportunity Commission boasts progress against racial bias in Texas state hiring. Before 1975 only a few minorities held department jobs, but in 28 months major strides were made with emphasis on upward mobility and minority hiring. Contact local comptroller field office for tax problems or questions at 1-800-252-5555.
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